St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church (Ottawa) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church |
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| Location | 125 MacKay Street Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1M 2B4 |
| Denomination | Anglican Church of Canada |
| Website | www.stbartsottawa.ca |
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| Dedication | St. Bartholomew |
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| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Ottawa |
| Province | Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario |
St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church is a special church in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It was built in the late 1800s. This church serves the people living nearby. Because it is next to Rideau Hall, it is also a place of worship for many Governors General of Canada. These are the King or Queen's representatives in Canada. Some members of the Canadian Royal Family have also worshipped here. It is also the official church for the Governor General's Foot Guards, a Canadian Army regiment.
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About the Church Building
St. Bartholomew's Church is on MacKay Street in the New Edinburgh area of Ottawa. It serves New Edinburgh, Rockcliffe Park, and Lindenlea. Right across the street is Rideau Hall. This is where the King or Queen of Canada's representative, the Governor General, lives.
Special Seating for Important Guests
The church has a special pew, which is a long bench, reserved for the Governor General and their family. A former Governor General, Adrienne Clarkson, often used this pew. St. Bartholomew's is also the official church for the Governor General's Foot Guards. Because of this, it is sometimes called the Guard's Chapel.
Beautiful Stained Glass Windows
The church has many beautiful stained glass windows. One important window is called the Ottawa Window. It has three parts and was made by Wilhelmina Geddes. This window is a memorial for soldiers who died in the First World War. Governor General Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, gave it to the church on November 9, 1919. It remembers members of his staff who died in the war. There is also a picture of Lieutenant-Colonel Farquhar and Captain Buller near the church entrance. Another stained glass window was designed by Rosemary Kilbourn.
Connections to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
The church also has a link to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI). This is another Canadian Army regiment. There is a special plaque for The Lady Patricia Ramsey. She was the Colonel-in-Chief of the PPCLI. She worshipped here when she lived at Government House from 1911 to 1916.
The Duke of Devonshire, who was also a Governor General, decided that the pew right behind the Governor General's should be the Patricia Pew. This pew is kept for members of the PPCLI. A special plaque for the regiment was placed on the Patricia Pew in November 1980.
History of St. Bartholomew's Church
The church was started on August 14, 1867. This day is known as St. Bartholomew's Day. Governor General the Viscount Monck, helped a lot with money and support. Land for the church was given by the family of Thomas McKay, who used to own Rideau Hall.
Building the Church
The church building was finished in 1868. It was designed by Thomas Seaton Scott. He also designed other important buildings in Ottawa. Governor General Monck laid the first stone on May 9, 1868. The first church service was held on Christmas Day, even though the inside was not fully finished. Later, the Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava helped add more furnishings to the church.
Famous Visitors and Events
Many famous people have visited or performed at St. Bartholomew's. Charles Kingsley preached here on Easter Day in 1874. Dame Nellie Melba, a famous singer, performed in December 1915. Four years later, Prince Edward, who later became King Edward VIII, dedicated the Connaught Window. This window remembers his great-uncle, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught.
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St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church in Ottawa
